Medical Assistant​/Pediatric

Position Summary

• Responsible for providing vital signs, interviewing the patient/family, and charting.
• Collaborates with health care providers in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the needs of the patients and peers
• Maintains positive effective communication with providers, supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Oversees the patient triage process by Certified Nursing Assistants/Phlebotomist.
• Ensures Provider’s orders are directed to the various appropriate departments
• Knowledgeable / Assist providers as requested with exams, procedures, removal of sutures, etc.
• Completes authorizations and referrals for patients in a timely manner
• Knowledgeable in walk-in triage and interventions regarding patients age under the leadership of the Charge Nurse
• Knowledgeable regarding all medical forms (PE, wok excuses, proof of pregnancy, etc)
• Knowledgeable regarding specific reports and logs well as location of reports and logs.
• Knowledgeable / Administers ordered immunizations and other medications
• Documents/Keeps accurate records regarding missed appointments by patients and follows up with patients as appropriate.
• Able to triage patients via phone and correctly document in the patients chart
• Able to perform EKGs and Triage in a timely manner
• Met all lab requirements and knowledgeable regarding the process procedure including phlebotomy skills.
• Knowledgeable and demonstrates the ability to perform all CLIA Waived Test.
• Meets monthly with subordinate staff to identify and resolve issues and promote good communication and dissemination of information.
• Maintains an open line of communication with the Supervisor of Nursing Operations informing of the status of centers and staff.
• Responsible for ensuring proper training is conducted, including:
  Orientation, skills/competency training, new equipment training, continuing education, standard operating procedures, policies and documentation within the electronic health record.
• Ability to ensure smooth patient flow at all times
• Inventory and Stock Exam Rooms Daily.
• Knowledgeable regarding proper instrument cleaning, packing, and handling.
• Reviews and prepares medical records for the patient visit two days in advance.
• Assists with an annual review of departmental policies, job descriptions, staff plan, and departmental budget.
• Participates in interdepartmental operations meetings as assigned.
• Functions as a resource to staff regarding departmental and agency policies.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Assists with administrative tasks as necessary.
• Participates in community functions as appropriate and promotes the concept of “Patient’s First” is essential. .
• Supports the goals and mission of MCRHS, Inc.
• Adheres to the safety policies and procedures of MCRHS, Inc.
• Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.

Job Title:

Medical Assistant

Department:
Nursing

FLSA Class:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Site Charge Nurse

Supervises: N/A